UN human rights report on Jammu and Kashmir is mischievous, India must react strongly
It is not enough for India to merely protest the report. It must take stronger action against UN personnel who peddle the ISI narrative.
Jul 18, 2018, 14:23 PM IST
Nicaragua students freed from church after violent night; one killed
Catholic bishops on Saturday secured the release of dozens of Nicaraguan student protesters trapped overnight inside in a church under a hail of gunfire from armed pro-government supporters, who killed at least one person inside, a human rights group said.
Jul 15, 2018, 15:44 PM IST
Constitution in danger, human rights at risk, says Goa Archbishop
A "new trend" of mono-culturalism, which demands uniformity in what and how one eats, dresses, lives and even worships, is putting human rights at risk, said the Goa Archbishop.
Jun 04, 2018, 23:39 PM IST
Suspected Russian jets kill at least 20 near Syrian capital: Residents
Suspected Russian jets killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens early on Thursday when they dropped bombs on two residential buildings in a besieged rebel enclave east of the Syrian capital, residents and a war monitor said.
Jan 04, 2018, 13:04 PM IST
23 civilians killed in Syria, most in Russian air strikes: Monitor
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told AFP that 18 people were killed by Russian strikes in the town of Misraba, while the remainder died in shelling from government forces.
Jan 04, 2018, 07:17 AM IST
Myanmar should commit to respect for human rights, says Pope
Pope Francis said on Tuesday that Myanmar is suffering from civil conflict and hostilities.
Nov 28, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
UN rights team to visit Mexico after journalist murders
The United Nations said on Thursday a group of experts on freedom of expression will visit Mexico at the end of November to assess the safety of journalists in the country, one of the most dangerous in the world for reporters.
Nov 24, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
Activists fear more crackdowns in Xi Jinping's 'new era'
When President Xi Jinping was handed a second term at the helm of the Communist Party this week, he said China had entered a "new era". But human rights activists expect the same old crackdowns.
Oct 27, 2017, 11:30 AM IST
James Mattis says Philippine troops upheld rights in Marawi battle
US Defence Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday praised the Philippine military for upholding human rights in a five-month battle against pro-Islamic State group militants in a southern city.
Oct 25, 2017, 18:18 PM IST
Kenya rights group: 37 killed in protests after August elections
At least 37 people were killed in three days of protests following disputed national elections in Kenya on Aug. 8, a Kenya rights group said on Monday, the highest figure yet given for deaths over the period.
Oct 09, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Mexico says last body found in rubble after quake
Emergency workers pulled the last victim's body today from the rubble of Mexico's September 19 earthquake, officials said, as the country turned to rebuilding after a disaster that claimed more than 360 lives.
Oct 04, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
UN calls on Spain to investigate referendum violence
The UN rights chief said on Monday he was "very disturbed" by the violence during the banned independence referendum in the Spanish region of Catalonia and urged Madrid to investigate any possible misconduct.
Oct 02, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
Watchdog urges UN inquiry into Iran recruiting Afghan kids to fight in Syria
A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report today revealed that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been recruiting Afghan immigrant children, as young as 14, to fight in Syria and urged the United Nations to investigate the matter.
Oct 01, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Islamic State seizes town in central Syria: Monitor
The Islamic State group today seized a town in central Syria known as a symbol of religious coexistence in a surprise attack against regime forces, a monitor said.
Oct 01, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Saudi authorities pursue Twitter user over women's driving threat
An arrest warrant has been issued against a Twitter user who had urged Saudi Arabia to take back its royal decree allowing women in the country to drive.
Oct 01, 2017, 07:26 AM IST
Pakistan hands over dossier on Kashmir to UN chief
Pakistan has handed over a dossier to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on alleged human rights violations in Kashmir, the country's top security body was informed on Friday.
Sep 30, 2017, 06:33 AM IST
Russia violating human rights in Crimea: UN
Russia is committing "grave human rights violations" in Crimea, UN said on Monday.
Sep 25, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Donald Trump to 'consider' resuming military aid to Egypt
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled he would consider resuming military aid to Egypt which had been frozen because of concerns over its human rights record.
Sep 21, 2017, 05:47 AM IST
India hits back at UN over Rohingyas, says 'illegal migrants could pose security challenges'
UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein had said on Tuesday had flayed any attempts by India to deport Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Sep 12, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Pakistan undertaking internal deliberations about Donald Trump's remarks
Trump last week slammed Pakistan for its continued support to terrorist groups and warned Islamabad of consequences if it continues to do so.
Aug 31, 2017, 21:24 PM IST
